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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Italian, 1 lb$4.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $4.49Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.3 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.40Typical price |
 | Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
 | Carrots, 0.45 lb$1.09/lb typical | 0.45 lb | $0.51Typical price |
 | Broth, 50 oz$0.07/oz typical | 50 oz | $3.49Typical price |
 | Tomato paste and sauce, 15 oz$0.10/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.50Typical price |
 | Canned tomatoes, 14 oz$0.08/oz typical | 14 oz | $1.12Typical price |
 | Zucchini and summer squash, 0.5 lb$1.79/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.90Typical price |
 | Parmesan, 3.5 oz$0.55/oz typical | 3.5 oz | $1.93Typical price |
 | Pasta, 10 oz$0.10/oz typical | 10 oz | $1.00Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $18.19 | ||
Swaps
- Swap italian for chickenabout $1.50/lb more at typical prices
- Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap zucchini and summer squash for bell peppersabout $0.70/lb more at typical prices
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Wine, beer and spiritsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperSugar and brown sugarDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
- 80 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
Typical price
$3.03 per serving$12.13 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Ingredients
- 1 lb italian sausage
- 1 cup yellow onion
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 3 carrots
- 6 cups beef stock
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 1 zucchini
- 1 1/2 tbsp italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp granulated sugar
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 package (10 oz) fresh cheese tortellini
Steps
- Brown the sausage in a large pot over medium heat for 8 minutes, breaking it into small pieces.
- Add the onion, garlic, and carrots, then cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the beef stock, tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, red wine, Italian seasoning, pepper, sugar, and bay leaf.
- Bring the soup to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer uncovered for 40 minutes.
- Add the zucchini and tortellini, then simmer for 8 minutes until the tortellini is tender.
- Cook sausage until it reaches 160 F inside.
- Remove the bay leaf, stir in the Parmesan cheese, and simmer for 2 minutes.
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